WESTPORT — Fire Chief Brian Legendre is back at home from the hospital after a fall at his home on May 18.

Selectmen Chairman Antone Vieira Jr. said Legendre came home recently from a stay of nearly two weeks at Rhode Island Hospital.

Vieira said he visited with Legendre, who has some broken bones and a dislocated shoulder. His arm is also in a sling.

Vieira said Legendre will have a slow recovery but is upbeat and in good spirits.

No timetable has been set for Legendre’s return, but Vieira, citing the chief’s strong work ethic, predicted that he will be back in uniform as soon as possible.

Vieira said Legendre has been in frequent contact with Deputy Chief Allen Manley Jr. on matters pertaining to the fire department.

Citing privacy laws, town authorities could not offer details about Legendre’s accident, other than stating he suffered a fall within his home.

Legendre is not the only fire department employee recovering.

Firefighter Steven Lopes returned home in mid-May for the first time since his accident in March in which he fell from an icy roof while battling a chimney fire in town.

Lopes suffered traumatic injuries and was in critical condition at one point.

The fire union paid for a limousine to transport him from a rehabilitation center to his home, where he was greeted by many of his colleagues on the fire department.

Town authorities also could not pinpoint if or when Lopes would be able to return to duty.

Town Meeting in May gave the town approval to seek special legislation to pay for Lopes’ medical and other related expenses until 2018, if it is necessary.

State Sen. Michael Rodrigues and state Rep. Paul Schmid are petitioning the Legislature to approve a funding mechanism for the town to set aside up to $500,000 per year, if necessary, through either a temporary tax override or a loan from the state.